In the Western Premier on Saturday at Nunholm Road, Stafforce Dumfries inflicted the first league defeat on joint leaders Kelburne to move into third spot.

Skipper Robert McBride top scored with 33, with support from Davie Davidson, 21 not out, and 19 not out from Niall Alexander as the lower order recovered from 52 for 6 in favourable bowling conditions. They crucially managed to accelerate in the last few overs to reach a total of 140 for 8 to try and defend. Youngster Chris McBride also contributed 20 batting at number four.

In reply Dumfries made life awkward but Kelburne were still well placed at 64 for 2. However three wickets fell on that total , including Sheikh and Hussain, as Niall Alexander and Alan Davidson took five wickets in three overs. After a fine pace bowling effort, Alexander finished with 4 wickets for 30, Davidson two, and Josh Geary two, as Kelburne were all out for 91 for a 49 run Dumfries win.

In the Western Premier Reserve League, Nunholm, Dumfries seconds, lost at Whitehaugh by six wickets. Despite reaching 55 for 3 the side were all out for 69 as Jayasuri proceeded to take six wickets. Whitehaugh were then 5 for 3 and then 29 for 4 after three wickets from opening bowler Stuart Alexander, but a 36 not out from Campbell saw Whitehaugh home.

Sat: Western Premier League
Stafforce Dumfries beat Kelburne by 49 runs
Home at the Galloway Industrial Nunholm ground
Match ball sponsors - APD Ltd., JB Houston, Butchers
Stafforce Dumfries 140 for 8 (50 overs)
R McBride 33, D Davidson 21no, C McBride 20, N Alexander 19 no; R MacLean 10 overs 4 for 41
Kelburne 91 all out (30.4 overs)
B Williams 20; N Alexander 13 overs 4 for 30,
J Geary 7 overs 2 for 13, C Bellwood 2 overs 1 for 14,
A Davidson 6 overs 2 for 29, S Beveridge 3.4 overs 1 for 4
APD Dumfries Man of the Match: N Alexander
JB Houston Champagne Moment: R McBride’s catch

Sat: Western Premier Reserve League
Nunholm lost to Whitehaugh by 6 wickets. Away.
Match ball sponsors – Star Refrigeration, New Bazaar
Nunholm 69 all out (33.2 overs)
A Reed 17; B Jayasuri 6 for 13
Whitehaugh 71 for 4 (17.2 overs)
D Campbell 36 not out; S Alexander 9 overs 3 for 35,
J Goodin 6 overs 1 for 20, T Newport 2.2 overs 0 for 10
Star Refrigeration Dumfries Man of the Match: S Alexander
New Bazaar Indian Pale Ale Moment: S Alexander’s two wickets in two balls